About this role
Stockholm - our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are seeking you who want to think big, new, and differently with us - for the people of Stockholm.
Welcome to us
The Department for Elderly, People with Disabilities, and Social Psychiatry encompasses both purchasing units and service providers.
The department includes, among other things, LSS housing, daily activities, care and nursing homes, home care, service houses, day activities, activity centers, as well as housing support, occupational activities, and housing within social psychiatry.
Within Area 2 for LSS service providers, there are group housing, service housing, respite care, accompaniment, and personal assistance. The operation's mission is to design interventions together with the individual based on a holistic view of needs and conditions, with respect for integrity and self-determination. The area is divided into three units with a total of approximately 60 employees and approximately 85 PAN employees.
We are now seeking a temporary unit manager for Unit 3 as the unit manager is going on parental leave. The temporary position is expected to run from 2026-02-01 (or by agreement) until 2027-02-28. The operations within Unit 3 have approximately 25 employees in total and are located in Tensta.
We Offer
We have a strong focus on the residents of Järva, and our operations are characterized by collaboration, courage, empathy, and respectful treatment. We offer you a developing and exciting role during a time of change. You will be offered continuous skills development through training, management forums, etc. As support in your work, you have a large management network within the administration and the city, as well as professional operational support.
Your Role
As a unit manager, you are responsible for the unit's operations, budget, and personnel. You work based on politically set goals and ensure that the operation maintains good quality, efficiency, and goal achievement. With your coaching and operational leadership, you drive, organize, and create conditions for development work within the unit. You are responsible for ensuring that directly subordinate employees have the right conditions and sufficient competence for their assignments. The assignment includes, among other things, conducting employee interviews, salary discussions, and planning and implementing workplace meetings (APT). You report to the area manager and are part of the area's management team, where you contribute your perspective while maintaining an overall perspective for the department, administration, and district's best interests.
Your Competence and Experience
We are seeking someone who has:
- Relevant academic education in the field, or other education that the employer deems equivalent.
- Current experience as a manager in LSS operations.
- Experience working in a politically governed organization.
- Experience in change management and driving development work.
- Current and in-depth knowledge in the field.
- Good ability to express oneself well verbally and in writing in Swedish.
It is meritorious if you have worked within the City of Stockholm.
The City of Stockholm has a management profile, and we will place emphasis on the following competencies in the recruitment:
Goal and Result-Oriented: Works towards goals and focuses on results. Guided by goal and result thinking in priorities, planning, and actions.
Development-Oriented: Proactive and driving in development work. Promotes innovation and diversity. Engages and works actively with constructive feedback and develops their own leadership.
Collaboration Ability: Contributes to good cooperation by having an open, accommodating, and problem-solving approach. Relates and communicates with others in a responsive and smooth manner. Handles conflicts constructively.
Clarity: Communicates clearly. Ensures and follows up that messages are received and expectations are clear for all parties involved.
Holistic View: Ability to see the whole and takes into account the broader perspective. Understands one's role and assignment while seeing the best interests of the entire operation in actions and decisions.
We place great importance on personal suitability, motivation, and commitment to the position.
Other
We recruit without a cover letter to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. In assessing your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions you will answer when applying for the position.
A criminal record check will be required if employment is offered.
The City of Stockholm works with competence-based recruitment aimed at considering each person's competence and thereby counteracting discrimination.
Welcome to Järva District Administration!
To meet today's and future challenges, Järva District Administration was formed in 2023. In our